This is the Galligreaves Hotel, on Agnes Street, in the Griffin area of Blackburn. No longer a pub, it is now a creche/nursery. Before becoming a pub, it was the home of Joseph Harrison, who owned the iron foundry on Bolton Road. At one time (mid 19th century), it stood alone in its own wooded grounds, but later in the 19th century, it became hemmed in by the terraced houses, which were built on every side of it.(Please click on the photo to expand it)
PHOTO COURTESY OF COTTONTOWN & THE COMMUNITY HISTORY DEPT. BLACKBURN LIBRARY.
INFORMATION COURTESY OF GRAHAM CHADWICK
This isn't listed. I wondered when it was built?
ReplyDeleteJoseph Harrison bought it c1847 / 48. But it was previously owned (and possibly built) by James Pickup, the wine & spirit merchant and because of its connection with him, was known as Brandy Hall. I do know that James Pickup & Co were established in Blackburn in 1790, as I have a couple of their Victorian bottles and they proudly have that (Established 1790) embossed on the front. So it was probably built around 1810 Lorcan, give or take 20 years.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone has a more accurate date, please let us know.